Chai Pani Decatur

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Chai Pani Decatur Indian street food from four time James Beard nominated chef Meherwan Irani in Decatur, GA. Come see what the fuss is all about!
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From the team that brought you innovative, affordable, delicious, and mind-blasting Indian cuisine in Asheville, comes Chai Pani in Decatur, GA. If you need more convincing, check out the recommendations by the New York Times, GQ Magazine, Food & W**e, and New York Magazine :-)

Lovers of rich, delicious, heart warming dishes…Methi Malai Muttar Paneer is calling….Fresh paneer and sweet peas meet i...
10/27/2026

Lovers of rich, delicious, heart warming dishes…Methi Malai Muttar Paneer is calling….

Fresh paneer and sweet peas meet in a creamy cashew curry with dried fenugreek, green chili, & garam masala. It is indulgence served with a side of rice 🌹

On special this week in Atlanta, and (luckily) available at our DC location every day ❤️‍🔥

OK Love You. See You Soon 😙

📸: Kevin Parisi

10/09/2026

🪔✨ IT’S DIWALI TIME, DECATUR! ✨🪔
and boy do we have a night in store for you, friends. ❤️ Here’s what’s to come…

📣 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
🕗 4PM - 10PM
📍 CHAI PANI DECATUR

🍛 Food & drink specials inside and out!!
🎤 DJ Siddarth Kelam with all of the jams!!
🎞️ Diwali photobooth!!
❤️‍🔥 Live pani puri!!
🌼 Specialty vendors including Raani Coffee Roasters I ATL, GOAP (Greatest of All Pops), PODI life, South Indian Pantry 🐘 & more!!
🖌️ Complimentary henna!!
🎇 And of course. No Diwali is complete without fireworks from Daniel Peach. Show will kick off around dusk!!

🌟 PLUS! Our chiefwalla Meherwan Irani will be at the party with copies of his debut cookbook to sign 🙏

This is a public! event, friends.
COME ONE, COME ALL 🤝 Diwali symbolizes the time to celebrate good over evil, the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and there is no one else we’d rather do it with, Decatur. ❤️

SEE YOU THEN YES!!!

Mark your calendars, Decatur!! We’ve got a very special Give Back Night in support of our friends at Community Farmers M...
10/07/2026

Mark your calendars, Decatur!! We’ve got a very special Give Back Night in support of our friends at Community Farmers Markets coming up on Tuesday, October 20th 🥕❤️

CFM is an organization near and dear to our hearts as a restaurant in the Atlanta food community. They’re working to create a stronger, more sustainable food system by connecting our community with local farmers & producers, and increase access to fresh and vibrant food. We’re incredibly grateful to be a part of that ecosystem, and support them for the night!! 🫶

We’ll be donating 10% of dinner sales to CFM that night, and you can get in on the good, y’all 🍽️ Dine in, order takeout or delivery, or even grab a gift card online to help support.

Come see us then, friends 💛 And help us give back to the folks truly making the Atlanta food scene so special!

Might we suggest….some delicious inspiration for your weekend plans…. It is actually a proven fact that all things at Ch...
10/01/2026

Might we suggest….some delicious inspiration for your weekend plans….

It is actually a proven fact that all things at Chai Pani taste even better with a chill in the air 🌹 Grab your friends and head this way, Decatur 🫶

Love You See You Soon



Beloved lamb korma. Slow braised lamb shank in a decadent cashew korma with fried onion, yogurt, & aromatic masalas 🥘

Gobi 65 🫶An Indo-Chinese style dish with crispy cauliflower seasoned with curry leaves, ginger, red chili, & coriander. Served with ginger-scallion soy sauce for your dipping pleasures

House crafted specialty cocktails 🍹

Live Pani Puri Friday, Saturday, & Sunday nights 🙏 One plate is never enough!!!!!

The infamous Maharashtrian street food that is Pav Bhaji. A warm, spicy, & rich vegetable hash served with toasted pav & all of the toppings. Enjoy!

Chef Daniel Rohrabaugh has been hard at work perfecting his kulfi for you, and is officially blessing us with his Spicew...
09/18/2026

Chef Daniel Rohrabaugh has been hard at work perfecting his kulfi for you, and is officially blessing us with his Spicewalla Spices Golden Milk version 💛 Sweet treat of your dreams

Ok love you come get you some!

Banarasi Tamatar ki Chaat is on special from Sahar this week 🍅💛 An iconic chaat from the streets of Baranas! Locally gro...
08/18/2026

Banarasi Tamatar ki Chaat is on special from Sahar this week 🍅💛 An iconic chaat from the streets of Baranas!

Locally grown, jaggery-marinated tomatoes top a warm, spicy, & tangy tomato hash. Topped with ghee crackers & cilantro. Y’all better come get the last of these delicious tomatoes while you can!!!

Ok love you. See you soon 😙

Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, Atlanta!!! 🎊 We have a very special evening in store here at . Join us on the pa...
06/16/2026

Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, Atlanta!!! 🎊 We have a very special evening in store here at . Join us on the patio that night as our very own teams up with the one & only of to talk on the magic & impact of hospitality and the power in community! ❤️

This is a FREE event! But space is limited, friends - so please reserve your spot now via the 🎟️

Can’t make it for the panel? We’re also hosting a Give Back Night benefiting that night by donating a portion of sales back to their incredible mission. So come on out for dinner if you can!

Check in for the panel will start at 5:30pm, with the conversation going 6-7:15! 🌸 With plenty of time to chat, get your book signed, and make a new friend after.

You’ll find complimentary bites & bevs from our Chai Pani team, as well as selling copies of ’s Service Ready!

See y’all next week ok love you 💕💕💕

Friends! Don’t miss a very special Give Back happening this Thursday 5/14 🌟 We’ll be participating in ’s Joyful Dinner s...
05/12/2026

Friends! Don’t miss a very special Give Back happening this Thursday 5/14 🌟 We’ll be participating in ’s Joyful Dinner series by donating 10% of dinner sales to their incredible work on the importance and impact of the Slow Food movement.

And that’s not all!! Chef is whipping up some extra delicious specials for the night. See below 🤤

Hara Bhara Kabab 🫛 Pan-fried vegetarian kababs made from allllll the leafy Spring greens & green garlic courtesy of . With fresh sweet peas, potatoes, cheese, and roasted chickpea flower.

Mutton Do Pyaza 🥘 Slowly simmered, bone-in, mutton curry packed with spring onions 😍 (enjoy sweet Jim with these beauties in the last slide)

See y’all Thursday yes ok 💕💕💕

💥 BIG things are happening during lunch over here, Decatur!!! Starting this Saturday, we’ll now be offering our ‼️FULL‼️...
04/02/2026

💥 BIG things are happening during lunch over here, Decatur!!!

Starting this Saturday, we’ll now be offering our
‼️FULL‼️ menu during our weekend lunch hours 🥘

As well as…The Great Thali Return 🙌 All of the classics on one plate - back now only during weekend lunches 💖

But don’t fret, friends! Our buffet is still readily available for you Monday - Friday from 11:30am - 2:30pm 🙏

OK Love You! See you soon 🐅

02/23/2026

Address

406 W Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA
30030

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 9:30pm

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